La Plagne
La Plagne is an expansive, picturesque resort perfect for beginners and intermediates to improve on long, wide open pistes, and for experts to challenge themselves on the vast terrain
Best for
Cruisy pistes
Fun fact
You can ski through the middle of the UCPA centre
Nearest airport
Geneva (192km)
Centre comfort
Resort charm
Snow sure rating
With most of the skiing above 2000m in La Plagne and mainly north facing slopes, the conditions tend to be good throughout the season and it is regarded as a snow sure resort. For the expert skiers, there are two glaciers in this ski area which you can ski on above 3000m and if you’re not quite ready for this yet, you can just go up to look at the panoramic views.
The lift system is very modern with continual investment in new lifts keeping queues to a minimum. This ski area has 225km of slopes to choose from, the majority are easy or intermediate, however there is some great freeride terrain and difficult slopes for experts.
There are two snowpark areas suitable for all levels, which at 2.5 hectares makes it one of the largest in Europe. Known as the ‘7 Cube’ snowpark, it has a full variety of features in varying difficulties as well as a great Board-X course boardercross. La Plagne also has a full size 90 half pipe located in Plagne Bellecote.
UCPA La Plagne is located in La Plagne Centre which, as its name suggests, is the main village within the resort. The main lift access is from here and it is the ideal base to explore the ski area from. La Plagne Centre has an excellent selection of shops, an ice rink and the best choice for nightlife amongst the surrounding villages. There are a few excellent après ski spots if you search them out with lots of bars offering life music and sunny terraces. All villages are easily accessible by free local buses or you can ski between them.
The centre is ideally located right above a piste and is in a fantastic location in the middle of La Plagne Centre with easy access to the bars, shops and services yet metres from the main lift. Not only is it ski-in-ski-out, it is ski right through the building! There is a ski tunnel through the building. The centre has been recently renovated and is now one of the most luxurious UCPA centres, receiving the top comfort rating.
Rooms
- 4 person rooms
- Twin rooms available
- All rooms en suite
Facilities
- Well priced bar
- Buffet style restaurant
- Ski equipment and storage all on site
- Lift passes provided at the centre
- WiFi in the bar area. Please note the WiFi is not good enough for working on data intensive activities
All UCPA meals are buffet style and with multiple servings the norm; you won't go hungry.
Breakfast is normally yogurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and bread - don't be surprised to see that the coffee and tea is taken in a bowl!
It is possible to return to the centre for lunch everyday where you will find 1 or 2 hot options available. As with all meals there will be a salad bar, plenty of bread, cheese, meat and of course desert. If you prefer you can make a packed lunch at breakfast time and eat on the mountain. Either way you will save a fortune avoiding the piste side restaurants.
Dinner is a 3/4 course buffet - typically a salad bar style starter, a choice of 3 hot main courses, a cheese and cold meat platter and ice cream/dessert.
Due to the cost focussed nature of UCPA and the wide range of dietary requirements, it is impossible to accommodate everyone as standard. If you have any severe dietary requirements please contact the centre two weeks before to let them know. Generally speaking vegetarians will find plenty of options, with vegan options being a little more scarce but improving year on year.
By Air
Whilst Chambery is technically the closest airport to La Plagne, most customers fly to Geneva due to the greater availability of flights and transfers. For most trips we can provide Geneva airport transfers, just select the option at checkout (prices shown are for a return journey).
Airport Transfers
We provide shared transfers on Saturdays from Geneva to La Plagne. The journey is 200km and takes around 3h30 but this can vary depending on weather and traffic conditions.
Geneva
| Dates 9/12/23 - 13/4/24 | Latest flight arrival | Earliest flight departure |
|---|---|---|
| All Saturdays | 18:10 | 09:20 (09:40 in April) |
Transfers run on Saturdays only
Trransfers are scheduled according to flight times. You will be allocated the most appropriate bus according to your flight times (note that, as the buses get booked up, the timings may become less convenient). Like all shared transfers, sometimes there may be a wait of a few hours in the airport for other flights to arrive or to combine passenger journeys for varying flight departure times. The maximum wait time between landing and bus departing is usually two hours, often much less.
Please log in to your dashboard to enter your flight details as soon as your booking is confirmed and you have booked your flights, in order that we can book you onto the best transfer time. Note that transfers will be subject to availability at the time that we receive your flight details.
For midweek transfers and flights outside of our times, have a look at Altibus and Alpybus.
Family Week information
Under 4's cannot travel with Ben's Bus. Those aged between 4-11 may travel using a booster seat only, which you will have to bring yourself or will risk being denied boarding. If your child requires an "infant seat" (cradle-like seat) then you will not be able to travel with Ben's Bus.
By Coach
Our partner company Snowexpress offers affordable and environmentally friendly travel to the alps. All hold bags and ski bags are included in the price. The coaches travel through the night from London Victoria to resort, arriving typically after lunchtime directly at the centre.
By Train
The nearest train station to La Plagne is in Aime which is 19km away. There is a regular bus service operating between Aime and La Plagne which would allow you to complete the journey. Please be sure to check the timetables on the link above.
By Car
It is possible to drive to La Plagne, but please note there are two UCPA centres in La Plagne so ensure you enter the correct one in to your navigation (see the Google map below). The drive is relatively straightforward but snow tires and chains may be required if the conditions are quite 'alpine'.
There is some free parking outside the centre, as well as some paid covered options nearby. For more information see parking in La Plagne.
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